The Self-Perceived E-Learning Environment Scale: Development and Psychometric Properties in a Nursing Students...

Area of Science:

• Educational Technology
• Nursing Education Research
• Psychometrics

Background:

• E-learning adoption necessitates thorough investigation of the learning environment.
• The Community of Inquiry framework informs the development of e-learning assessment tools.
• Existing e-learning research requires validated instruments to measure student perceptions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish the theoretical foundation and measurement validation of the Self-Perceived E-Learning Environment Scale (SEES).
• To develop a reliable and valid instrument for assessing student perceptions of the e-learning environment.
• To evaluate core components of the e-learning context: autonomous strategic planning, social interaction, and teacher feedback.

Main Methods:

• Two studies were conducted with nursing students (N=547).
• Exploratory factor analysis (n=302) and confirmatory factor analysis (n=245) were employed.
• The psychometric properties of the SEES were rigorously evaluated.

Main Results:

• Factor analysis confirmed a robust three-factor structure for the SEES.
• The scale demonstrated appropriate reliability and validity.
• Empirical evidence supports the psychometric integrity of the SEES.

Conclusions:

• The SEES is a suitable instrument for assessing e-learning environments in higher education, particularly within nursing programs.
• Findings have theoretical, methodological, and practical implications for e-learning research and practice in nursing education.
• The SEES facilitates a deeper understanding of student experiences in online nursing education settings.